Last year many Americans decided to support a change in presidential administration at least partly because they believed that the United States government was running an abusive prison at Guantanamo Bay and torturing suspected Islamic terrorists. (more…)
Much conservative angst has been expressed of late about a proliferation of federal positions designated as “czars.” These officials (more…)
As I noted last week, whenever a critic of Democrat policies uses the term “socialism,” Democrats bristle. But if a policy or measure gives ownership (more…)
The greatest single weapon in the Democratic Party’s arsenal has been its ability to confuse the voters. Even though it has practically defined itself (more…)
Last fall I shared in the disappointment of 47 percent of the voters who did not cast their ballots for Barack Obama and feared his stated intention of “transforming” America into a socialist regime. (more…)
The Obama Administration has been the occasion for numerous Tea Parties and Town Hall Meetings, which are different species of the genus public assembly. How they are seen and understood depends a great deal on one’s point of view. (more…)
History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce. - Karl Marx
While not in the habit of quoting the father of “scientific socialism,” I know a good Marxian quotation when I see one (more…)
The recent passing of CBS anchorman Walter Cronkite was the occasion for considerable media navel gazing, most of which either waxed nostalgic or sought to channel his luster. (more…)
[T]he fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law.- St. Paul (more…)
In recent years several major metropolitan newspapers have gone out of business and more have cut back considerably on their coverage. (more…)
“Modern English . . . is full of bad habits which spread by imitation . . . If one gets rid of these habits one can think more clearly (more…)
The national holiday we celebrate today is more often referred to as the Fourth of July than Independence Day (more…)
TCM, the Turner Classic Movie channel, offers a steady stream of yesterday’s movies. Sometimes it offers a classic (more…)
Both William Clinton and Barack Obama have called for a national dialogue on race. (more…)
Recently I attended a wedding of a friend at church, followed by the customary reception. After a delightful meal, some charming (more…)